Fort Oglethorpe, GA · Catoosa County
Application for Right of Way Encroachment
This application requests permission for utility or other work in a public right of way and is completed by the applicant responsible for the work.
What this form is
Use this application to request permission for a utility facility or other work in a public right of way. It asks for applicant and company contact details, the work location and schedule, work type, and whether a road cut is necessary. The applicant agrees to follow the listed right-of-way standards and attach plans; the permit section records approval.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing utility work, a driveway, or other construction in a public right of way can use this application to request permission.
How to submit it
Attach the plans referenced on the application and submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form requires 24-hour notice to the department before work begins.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant attaches plans, and the form does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Right of Way Encroachment Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Provide applicant and company contact details, work location and schedule, work type, and road-cut information.
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Attach the Plans
Attach the plans referenced in the application.
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Submit to the City
Submit it to the city department named on the form and provide 24-hour notice to the department before work begins.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Right of Way Encroachment Application for?
- It requests permission for utility facilities or other work in a public right of way and records the work location, schedule, type, and applicant details.
- Do I need a notary for the Right of Way Encroachment Application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates this application without a notary. Attach the plans referenced on the form; it does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Right of Way Encroachment Application?
- Attach the plans referenced on the form and submit it to the city department named on the form. The application also requires 24-hour notice to the department before work begins.
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This Application for Right of Way Encroachment doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Fort Oglethorpe form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.